EGO
Power+ CS1804
$399.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
Power+ CS1804 vs CS-400
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Power+ CS1804 is cheaper at $399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Echo
CS-400
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Which is better: the Power+ CS1804 or CS-400?
The CS-400 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Power+ CS1804 | CS-400 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.99 | — |
| Brand | EGO | Echo |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | battery | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 18 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 56 V | 40.2 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 12.25 | 10.1 |
| Anti vibration | — | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Power+ CS1804: egopowerplus.com (verified 2026-06-19). CS-400: echo-usa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Power+ CS1804 and CS-400?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Power+ CS1804 battery vs CS-400 gas
- Engine cc or voltage: Power+ CS1804 56 V vs CS-400 40.2 cc
- Weight (lb): Power+ CS1804 12.25 vs CS-400 10.1
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Power+ CS1804
One whitelisted source, Pro Tool Reviews, delivered a hands-on review of the EGO 18" CS1800 (the same 18" 56V chainsaw sold in the CS1804 kit SKU), rating it 9.4/10. The reviewer cut oak branches ranging 4"-12" and praised chain speed and cutting power, the LED light for storm cleanup, tool-free chain tensioning, metal bucking spikes, and the visual red chain-brake indicator, calling it strong value at $349 as a kit with a 5.0Ah battery and charger. Only minor gripes (slight chain chatter on the first cuts, and the saw not sitting flat on the oil-fill side). No lab-measured numbers were reported; all three cited quotes were verified verbatim in the fetched text. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Outstanding chain speed and cutting power through hardwoods like oak; Bright, well-placed LED light useful for storm cleanup; Tool-free chain tensioning, operable with bare or gloved hands.
Flagged: Slight chain chatter on the first few cuts if not started against the spikes; Saw does not sit flat on the oil-fill side, so refilling needs a second hand.
CS-400
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on field test of the exact Echo CS-400 18-inch; other coverage (Consumer Reports, enthusiast blogs) fell off-whitelist and was excluded. Two professional tree-trimmers rated performance 9/10, praising the tool's perfect balance, easy two-pull i-30 starting and butter-smooth cutting through a palm stump, decking and small trees. The flags are loud ~107 dB full-throttle operation that demands hearing protection, a Value score of only 7/10 on price, and the tester's own caveat that long-term reliability was not assessed. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Near-perfect balance and ergonomics with the standard 18-inch bar; Very easy starting via i-30 system, typically two quick pulls; Strong cutting power through palm stump, decking and small trees.
Flagged: Very loud at full throttle (~107 dB); hearing protection required; Long-term reliability not assessed by the tester; Priced higher by the numbers than some rivals (Value scored 7/10).